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Since its founding in 1990, PCCW has raised over $297 million for the university.

PCCW member commitment

Our goal is 100 percent member participation every year

PCCW members are committed to giving back to Cornell through volunteer efforts and philanthropy. One of the council's yearly member expectations is a gift to the university at a level of individual choice. PCCW's philanthropic projects offer many special opportunities.

Special PCCW giving opportunities

Microgrants

PCCW invites officers of registered Cornell student organizations to submit proposals for projects or events that empower women, raise awareness of women’s issues, increase active participation of female constituencies, and/or facilitate interaction between female students, faculty, administrators, and alumnae. Microgrants of up to $500 are available. Decisions will be announced in mid-November. For more information, view the PCCW Microgrant Guidelines. For more information, view the
Apply online by October 1, 2018. For more information, view the PCCW Microgrant Guidelines. Apply Now for President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Microgrant Funding

Cornell Tradition Fellowship Up to three undergraduate women students are selected each year who demonstrate a commitment to work, public service, and academic excellence. These fellowships ensure that bright, promising women can study at Cornell, no matter what their financial means.Give to the PCCW Cornell Tradition Fellowship (#345115).

Affinito-Stewart Grants

Advances Cornell junior women faculty and the long-term retention of women faculty by awarding seed funding for research and other academic projects critical to the tenure process.

Leadership Grants

The President's Council of Cornell Women established PCCW Leadership Grants in 2000 to provide support for Cornell women by funding activities that prepare them for and/or recognize leadership. In keeping with PCCW's tradition of support, the Leadership Endowment Fund was established to assist the following Cornell groups:

Past PCCW philanthropic initiatives

PCCW 25th Anniversary Gannett Fund

To recognize PCCW's 25th Anniversary in 2015, the university's sesquicentennial, and the administration's commitment to expand the Gannett Health Center (now known as Cornell Health), PCCW raised money for a waiting room in sexual health and wellness services named in honor of PCCW and Susan Murphy, who retired in June 2015 after 21 years as vice president for Student and Academic Services. Susan was an important part of PCCW for decades and the successful funding of the Gannett Health Center project was one of her highest priorities. PCCW raised over $250,000 in current gifts or multi-year pledges by June 30, 2015, but is still taking contributions from anyone interested in order to provide a cushion to guarantee that we fulfill the multi-year commitments. Please contact Justine Guariglia or Tom LaFalce for more information on options for multiyear gifts. Give to the PCCW 25th Anniversary Gannett Fund.

Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large

In 1993, PCCW endowed the PCCW Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large to ensure that exemplary women scholars are always included in this prestigious program, guaranteeing that women’s perspectives have a permanent place in the intellectual exchange on campus. The 2017-18 PCCW Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large is Margaret McFall Ngai.

Give today to PCCW

PCCW members are committed to giving back to Cornell. A gift to PCCW is a great way to make a personal impact. Give online today or contact Justine Guariglia at jag449@cornell.edu or 607-254-1548, or Tom LaFalce '94 at tpl1@cornell.edu or 607-254-6459.